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Steering complaints
64 reportsClear category filter50,000 miles · Mar 5, 2010
Steering
TL-*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 2MPH AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN TO THE LEFT. THE WEATHER WAS SUNNY AND COLD, AND WAS NOT A FACTOR IN THE VEHICLE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND TESTING. THE DEALER REPLACED …
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TL-*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 2MPH AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN TO THE LEFT. THE WEATHER WAS SUNNY AND COLD, AND WAS NOT A FACTOR IN THE VEHICLE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND TESTING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING IN THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING FAILED AGAIN DAYS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING AGAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN OPERATING FINE SINCE DECEMBER 28, 2009. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
NHTSA ODI #10317251
60,420 miles · May 26, 2009
Steering
I HAVE A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN I TURN MY STEERING WHEEL, I HEAR A CLICKING NOISE. I AM TAKING MY CAR TO THE GARAGE FOR THE SECOND TIME. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM OVER A YEAR AGO. I WAS TOLD IT IS THE TORQUE IN THE BOLTS. THE DEALERSHIP IS ACTING DUMB AND ACTING LIKE THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM, UNTIL I TOLD THEM THAT T…
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I HAVE A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN I TURN MY STEERING WHEEL, I HEAR A CLICKING NOISE. I AM TAKING MY CAR TO THE GARAGE FOR THE SECOND TIME. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM OVER A YEAR AGO. I WAS TOLD IT IS THE TORQUE IN THE BOLTS. THE DEALERSHIP IS ACTING DUMB AND ACTING LIKE THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM, UNTIL I TOLD THEM THAT THEY FIXED IT THE FIRST TIME. I DO NOT WANT TO TAKE MY CAR TO THE GARAGE EVERY YEAR FOR THIS PROBLEM. I WAS ALSO CHARGED A FEE FOR THIS RECALL. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS? NOW I WILL NOT HAVE A CAR FOR ATLEAST TWO DAYS BECAUSE OF THIS. GM WAS NO HELP. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER GM CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10269905
75,000 miles · Apr 15, 2009
Steering
MY SON PURCHASED THE PONTIAC GRAND PRIX FOR ME TO SAFELY DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK; HOWEVER THE STEERING FAILED YESTERDAY, WITH THE CAR NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN TO THE LEFT; ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT AND INJURY. I SEE FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR GM CAR. THEY SHOULD RECALL TH…
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MY SON PURCHASED THE PONTIAC GRAND PRIX FOR ME TO SAFELY DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK; HOWEVER THE STEERING FAILED YESTERDAY, WITH THE CAR NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN TO THE LEFT; ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT AND INJURY. I SEE FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR GM CAR. THEY SHOULD RECALL THEM OR WE SHOULD CONSIDER A COLLECTIVE CLASS ACTION SUIT SINCE THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRITICAL OR FATAL ACCIDENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10265489
80,034 miles · May 27, 2008
Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING SHAFT MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE AND SHAKES. SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND THE COMPONENT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY; THEREFORE, THE REPAIR WOULD BE THE CONTACT'S RESPONSIBILITY. SHE WAS…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING SHAFT MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE AND SHAKES. SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND THE COMPONENT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY; THEREFORE, THE REPAIR WOULD BE THE CONTACT'S RESPONSIBILITY. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 80,248 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,034. UPDATED 6/16/08 *CN
NHTSA ODI #10228989
35,275 miles · Mar 9, 2008
Steering
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX POWER STEERING RACK MOUNT BROKE ON PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR RESULTING IN INABILITY TO MAKE LEFT TURNS. WHEN TURNING LEFT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WENT RIGHT AND THE TIE ROD SHAFT RAISED UP, BY VIRTUE OF THE RACK RAISING UP ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND HIT THE LIP OF THE INNER FENDER OR FRAME. THIS LIFTING ACTION RA…
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2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX POWER STEERING RACK MOUNT BROKE ON PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR RESULTING IN INABILITY TO MAKE LEFT TURNS. WHEN TURNING LEFT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WENT RIGHT AND THE TIE ROD SHAFT RAISED UP, BY VIRTUE OF THE RACK RAISING UP ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND HIT THE LIP OF THE INNER FENDER OR FRAME. THIS LIFTING ACTION RAISED THE FRONT OF THE CAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE AT THE SAME TIME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10220516
4,500 miles · Jan 9, 2008
Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH OR TURNING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH OR TURNING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
NHTSA ODI #10214273
32,000 miles · Nov 13, 2007
Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A KNOCKING CLICK WHEN TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED FOR THE FIRST FAILURE, BUT THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT A DIAGNOSTIC WOULD COST $70. THE MANUFACTURER …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A KNOCKING CLICK WHEN TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED FOR THE FIRST FAILURE, BUT THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT A DIAGNOSTIC WOULD COST $70. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE COMPONENT WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED, SO THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,900 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000. UPDATED 01/09/08.*LJ UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
NHTSA ODI #10208836
100 miles · Oct 22, 2006
EquipmentSteeringStructure
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP. 45,000 MILES. AS OF TODAY, I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE IN SERVICE EIGHT TIMES FOR STEERING-RELATED DEFECTS, BEGINNING TWO WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF NEW PURCHASE IN JANUARY, 2004. THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS HAVE ALL TOLD ME "IT'S A DESIGN DEFECT...THERE WILL BE A FIX SOON". REPLACED RACK AND PINION TWICE, M…
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2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP. 45,000 MILES. AS OF TODAY, I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE IN SERVICE EIGHT TIMES FOR STEERING-RELATED DEFECTS, BEGINNING TWO WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF NEW PURCHASE IN JANUARY, 2004. THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS HAVE ALL TOLD ME "IT'S A DESIGN DEFECT...THERE WILL BE A FIX SOON". REPLACED RACK AND PINION TWICE, MIDDLE STEERING SHAFT TWICE, AND RACK/PINION AND ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS SPONTANEOUSLY WORK LOOSE EVERY 3,000-5,000 MILES. NOW VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. MOST RECENT VISIT TO CENTURY PONTIAC IN TAMPA, THEY ATTEMPTED TO CHARGE ME $75.00 IN ORDER TO APPLY YET ANOTHER TSB REGARDING LOOSE STEERING, STEERING WHEEL BIND, ETC. I HAD TO CALL PONTIAC AND COMPLAIN BITTERLY, THEY THEN WAIVED THE FEE...BUT DID NOT PAY FOR THE RENTAL CAR. THUS FAR, POWER STEERING PUMP HAS FAILED AND BEEN REPLACED, A/C COMPRESSOR HAS FAILED AND BEEN REPLACED, MIDDLE STEERING SHAFT REPLACED TWICE, ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED TWICE, AND THERE IS STILL A PERSISTENT "JOLT" THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL WHENEVER PUTTING CAR INTO GEAR, OR TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO RIGHT, GOING OVER A GUTTER, ETC. ALSO, LOUD "CLUNK" RESULTING IN SEVERE SHUDDER IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. DEALER(S) STATE THERE IS NO FIX. HAVE NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE THREE TIMES DUE TO STEERING SUDDENLY LOOSENING, OR BINDING, WANDERING OFF-CENTER, ETC. DEALER SAYS THERE'S NOTHING MORE THEY CAN DO. WHEN IS NHTSA GOING TO LISTEN TO ALL THE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE STEERING ISSUES ON THIS VEHICLE AND LAUNCH AN INVESTIGATION?? STEERING RACK BOLTS COMING LOOSE? ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS COMING LOOSE? STEERING SHAFT FAILURES AND FRACTURES? EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS TAKEN TO SERVICE, THE DEALERS AND SERVICE MANAGERS "PLAY DUMB" AND TRY TO SAY "I DON'T HEAR ANYTHING"...OR "IT DRIVES LIKE ALL THE OTHER GRAND PRIX'S". PLEASE DON'T LET GM AND PONTIAC CONTINUE TO INSULT OUR COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE AND IGNORE THESE STEERING AND DESIGN ISSUES TO THE POINT WHERE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10171539
11,900 miles · Oct 16, 2006
SteeringCrashInjury
I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX AT ABOUT 28 MPH WHEN MY STEERING LOCK UP CAUSING ME TO LOOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND CRASHING. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10170938
44,000 miles · Oct 14, 2006
Steering
I BOUGHT MY GRAND PRIX BACK AT THE BEGINNING OF JULY. ABOUT A MONTH OR SO AGO, I WAS DRIVING THROUGH TOWN, WENT TO SLOW DOWN, AND NOTICED A CLICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEN I WENT TO TURN...NO IT WASN'T THE TURN SIGNAL EITHER. I CAN'T FEEL ANY PLAY IN THE STEERING, AND I HAVEN'T HAD TROUBLE TURNING, BUT THE CLICKING NOISE C…
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I BOUGHT MY GRAND PRIX BACK AT THE BEGINNING OF JULY. ABOUT A MONTH OR SO AGO, I WAS DRIVING THROUGH TOWN, WENT TO SLOW DOWN, AND NOTICED A CLICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEN I WENT TO TURN...NO IT WASN'T THE TURN SIGNAL EITHER. I CAN'T FEEL ANY PLAY IN THE STEERING, AND I HAVEN'T HAD TROUBLE TURNING, BUT THE CLICKING NOISE CAN BE FELT IN THE FLOOR BOARD AROUND WHERE THE PEDALS ARE. FROM WHAT I'VE READ, THIS MUST BE A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM, AND GM SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DEFECTIVE PARTS ON CARS. "USUAL WEAR AND TEAR" COULD NOT BE THE PROBLEM IF TOTAL STEERING FAILURE IS POSSIBLE...I DROVE MY 2001 GRAND PRIX THIS WEEKEND...NOW I'M VERY LEARY ABOUT DRIVING LONG DISTANCES, ESPECIALLY WITH MY FAMILY IN IT...JET. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10170805
Official recalls
7Oct 26, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
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Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Apr 6, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.
Jul 3, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Feb 9, 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, 'ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.' IF ONE OF THE TWO ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURN SPRINGS FAILS AND THE TEMPERATURE IS -22 DEGREES F TO -40 DEGREES F, THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE WITHIN THREE SECONDS, AS REQUIRED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, GREATER BRAKE PEDAL FORCE AND A LONGER DISTANCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Jun 23, 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS. WITH IMPROPER TORQUE, THE CLAMP LOAD AT THE JOINT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIPER BRACKET AND KNUCKLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DEPENDING ON WHETHER ONE OR BOTH BOLTS BACKS OUT OR FRACTURES, THE RESULT CAN BE LOCKING OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL DURING BRAKING AND AN ABRUPT STEERING INPUT IN THE DIRECTION OF THE LOCKED WHEEL, REDUCED BRAKING AND NOISE FROM THE AFFECTED WHEEL, OR SEVERING OF A BRAKE HOSE, INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND REDUCED STEERING CONTROL. REDUCED BRAKING OR STEERING CONTROL COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO TIGHTEN BOTH BOLTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC 1-800-620-7668.
Jun 23, 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT FRAME REAR BODY MOUNT BRACKET MAY FRACTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF IGNORED, THE BRACKET WOULD FRACTURE AND DEGRADE TO THE POINT WHERE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT COULD SEPARATE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Sep 12, 2003
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKING SYSTEMS." ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FITTING MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY, AND A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD OCCUR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF ENOUGH FLUID LEAKS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL BE LOWER THAN NORMAL, AND STOPPING DISTANCES WILL BE LONGER. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN STOPPING DISTANCE IS LIMITED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE FITTING TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION, AND ADD BRAKE FLUID IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
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